Eastern Ukraine in exchange for peace?: Vladimir Putin's demand ahead of Alaska meeting with Donald Trump - Report

Donald Trump will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025, to negotiate a potential end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Putin is reportedly seeking control over eastern Ukraine, specifically Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson, along with global recognition of Russia's claims, in exchange for a ceasefire. Trump anticipates territory swaps as part of any peace agreement.